Code-Black

Still deep in early access, a lot of the features are not present yet, such as customization, but the main gameplay loop is there. The goal is to survive enemy waves and unlock new paths. Enemies spawn from patches of dirt around the corners of a mapand move toward you, either slowly or at a run. There is no radar or map, so you need to keep moving and constantly look around to spot them before they get close or appear right behind you. Each enemy you kill gives you money that you can spend on weapons. However, you can only buy them from icons on the walls, and each icon represents a specific weapon, so you cannot buy just anything you want. The icons never disappear because while the first purchase unlocks the weapon, every purchase after that simply refills its ammo. There are plenty of weapons available, but you have no idea how they compare in terms of damage, fire rate, or other stats. The main way to spend money is by lowering barriers that expand the arena. This gives you more room to maneuver and access to additional weapon icons, although some areas can only be unlocked from the right side. Expanding the arena also leads to slot machines and perk machines, but you first …

Developed and published by Plague Doctor Studios, Code-Black is an ambitious first-person zombie survival title that combines open-ended exploration, intense firefights, and character progression within a devastated world overrun by the infected. The game places players in the role of Rugir J.z, one of the few survivors caught in the early days of a catastrophic outbreak that rapidly destroys civilization despite military intervention. Rather than relying solely on cinematic storytelling, the game builds its narrative through the dangerous environments players explore and the constant struggle to survive against overwhelming odds. Its premise may be familiar to fans of the genre, but it is supported by mechanics that encourage discovery, experimentation, and continuous progression. A major strength of Code-Black lies in its emphasis on exploration. The game's primary setting, Ground Zero, is designed as a sprawling location filled with hidden pathways, collectibles, secret areas, easter eggs, and valuable equipment. Players are encouraged to move beyond the critical path, rewarding those who thoroughly investigate abandoned buildings and isolated corners of the map. This approach …

Its fine... but thats it. If you have an hour free and cant leave the house to spend $5 on a snack its fine. Excellent price for what you get tho. Its trying to do too much for early access. Insteak of being spread too thin, I think the dev should focus on just making a good zombie game first, and then adding the extras. Pros: +Brain-off game that feels like diet cod zombies. +Combo headshots are busted for score/money farming. +Map is huge. idk: ~Theres parkour stuff ~Moon jump breaks AI and you're totally safe anywhere high up where the zombies don't teleport. ~Graphics are ok on max settings? I can't tell too much because its super dark. Flashlight helps but its a fix for a problem that could be removed. +Priced at $5 US so its a steal I guess? Cons: -AI art on the perks? I would be happier with mspaint drawings tbh because they're all these orb potion vials that look almost the same. -Zombies teleport around to follow you if you're far away so you can't get an absurd amount of distance away to read upgrades or search for things -Map is huge. -Couldn't find the key for the diner-looking area after an hour. (skill issue?) -Amp perk, armory upgrades, and the teslectrifie…